Extended Education

BIM and Sustainability in the AECOO Industry (EEAS 0140)

This course introduces fundamental topics in sustainable building design and Lean methodology, and prompts consideration of how these can interact with BIM to increase sustainability of the built environment. The history, principles, and practices of sustainable construction are explored, and compared with Lean methodologies. The 7D BIM concept is introduced, and capabilities of BIM to directly and indirectly improve the sustainability of a project are explored.

Prerequisite: BIM Fundamentals I and BIM Fundamentals II

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    Course length

    36 contact hours

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    Format

    Online

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    Course fees

    $710
    Pricing subject to change without notice

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Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • understand history, principles, and practices of sustainable construction
  • investigate how procedures of construction projects can be improved to meet sustainability goals
  • describe the tenets of Lean construction
  • analyze contrasting perspectives on the relationship between Lean methodology and sustainability in construction
  • develop a sustainable design proposal appropriate for developers/owners, which references the BIM process and Lean methodology

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185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

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